Asus A8Js vs. Hp dv6000t

First post.....This forum is a utopia for potential notebook buyers, thank god I found it...Anyways

Im torn between the beautiful HP dv6000t and the new Asus A8Js.

Hp dv6000t is configured as follows:
Windows XP Media Center!!
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5500 (1.66 GHz)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen
Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
Memory 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM
Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
2-year Express Warranty
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$1,042.04 (with APP discount)

Asus A8Js
Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0Ghz; 667mhz w/ 4mb Cache)
14" WXGA+ (1440 x 900) Color Shine Glaretype LCD
Asus A8JS w/ Intel 945PM Chipset
1024MB DDR2 667 (1024mb x 1)
100GB; 5400RPM SATA
Nvidia GeForce Go 7700 PCI-E Graphics w/ 512MB VRAM
Built-In Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 A/B/G miniPCI
8x Super Multi DVD Burner
4800mAh (6-Cell) Li-Ion; Approximately 3 hours of normal use life
Windows XP Professional
13.19" (length) x 9.65" (width) x 1.37"-1.47" (height)
~5.27 LBS w/ US standard 6 cell and optical drive

2 year global parts and labor through ASUS*
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$1599 USD


What do you guys think, I mean I suppose I'll be an occasional gamer from time to time, but with the Wii coming out soon, that may change. My main drawback is the price difference, it may take me a month longer to save up to get the asus, so what would you guys do in my shoes?

 

The Asus would kick the pants off of that HP notebook wrt gaming...but in general usage you probably won't notice a difference (other than build quality and support...which I've never had ASUS so I won't comment).

However, if you're going to be an occasional gamer...I'd get the ASUS. It'll last longer in that department than the HP would. Spend a little more now, get the notebook you really want, and not have to buy another notebook in the future nearly as quickly. That's my opinion.

 

The performance difference between the two (especially in gaming) would be quite noticeable. GPUs are the weakest part of most HP notebooks, unfortunately. While I do like HP notebooks, in this case, I'd say be patient and save for another month if you plan on even occasional gaming. If you don't feel that's that big of a deal, you could throw more money into the HP notebook to get some better options on it.